Should You Become a One Car Family?
One of the biggest expenses for any family is transportation. It seems that most families own as many cars as there are drivers, or...
How Frugal Is Too Frugal?
I have been living what you would call a "frugal" lifestyle for a little over a year now. I try to save wherever I...
How To Live Stylishly on a Tight Budget
I initially titled this post "Live Stylishly Within Your Means," but upon further investigation, I found that little phrase had no less than 267,000...
The Three P’s of Extreme Couponing 101 – How to Save...
My kids love Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers. In fact, if it's available, that's the only snack they'll go for. Recently, however, our house has...
Holy Basil Health Benefits, Dosage & Side Effects
As the name suggests, holy basil is an herb revered for its healing and balancing properties. Research shows that it may be a promising...
Reduce Food Waste in America – Why You Need a Refrigerator...
I'll get right to the point. I hate waste. I absolutely despise it. Specifically, food waste. So many of us do our best each week...
Frugal Guinea Pig: Dollar Store Dining with Food Items & Products...
As the Frugal Guinea Pig, I strive to bring you reports on what's new and exciting in the world of bargains.
Today's experiment addresses whether...
Minimizing Expenses: It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who You...
Let's say for a moment that you were an expert in the following areas: computer repair, auto repair, insurance, mortgages, purchasing electronics, credit cards and...
Naked Monopoly? 5 Tips for Having Quality Time Together Without Overspending
Being romantic doesn't need to be expensive. In fact, ditching the extravagant ideas can give much more scope for showing that special someone how...
9 Money-Saving Tips From TLC’s “Extreme Cheapskates” – Savvy or Risky?
If you've never seen an episode of TLC's "Extreme Cheapskates," here's a quick rundown: Each episode features two self-described "cheapskates" who demonstrate their cheap...
6 Unique Tips On Where To Find Discount Store and Online...
One of the most challenging aspects of extreme couponing is finding the coupons. We all know to get the Sunday paper, print coupons online, and...
22 Tricks to Save Money for Your Next Vacation
Getting away is expensive. According to an American Express survey, the average American spends $1,145 on summer travel. That figure includes everything from long weekends...
